Blood Physiology Quiz
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What is the branch of science concerned with the study of blood, blood-forming tissues, & the disorders associated with them?

  • Hematology (correct)
  • Oncology
  • Immunology
  • Endocrinology

    • Which component of blood is described as a watery liquid extracellular matrix that contains dissolved substances?

  • Red blood cells
  • Platelets
  • White blood cells
  • Blood plasma (correct)

    • What is the percentage of total body mass that blood constitutes?

  • 8% (correct)
  • 12%
  • 10%
  • 5%

    • What is the function of blood in transporting substances?

    <p>Substances can be transported free in plasma, bound to plasma proteins, or within blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are considered as formed elements in blood?

    <p>Red blood cells (RBC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does blood help in excretion of waste materials?

    <p>By transporting them from different parts of the body to kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of blood in maintaining body temperature?

    <p>Transporting heat to maintain proper temperature in different organs &amp; tissues, &amp; in the body as a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of platelets in blood?

    <p>Assisting in blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of blood is responsible for transporting heat to maintain body temperature?

    <p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocytes are considered as agranular leukocytes?

    <p>T &amp; B lymphocytes, Natural killer (NK) cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of leukocytes are classified as granular leukocytes?

    <p>Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the branch of science concerned with the study of blood-forming tissues & disorders associated with them?

    <p>Hematology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of plasma proteins?

    <p>Transport of various substances like hormones and drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal oncotic pressure due to plasma proteins?

    <p>25 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plasma protein plays a key role in blood coagulation?

    <p>Fibrinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are most plasma proteins synthesized?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of albumin in the plasma?

    <p>Helps maintain colloid osmotic pressure and transports various substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plasma protein is responsible for transporting fat-soluble vitamins?

    <p>Alpha globulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of fibrinogen in the plasma?

    <p>Contributing to blood coagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plasma protein contributes to about 50% of the viscosity of blood?

    <p>Fibrinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of plasma proteins in maintaining the volume of the vascular compartment?

    <p>Preventing loss of fluid from capillaries into interstitial tissue space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of gamma globulins in the plasma?

    <p>Immunity as antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in the plasma?

    <p>Concentration of fibrinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plasma protein forms a loose bond with hormones, drugs, and metals to serve as a 'reservoir'?

    <p>Albumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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